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Hair Loss As Caused By Ringworm Outbreak
While most adults worry about hair loss as an irreversible effect of their genes (the male hormone DHT, a derivative of testosterone, is known to be the main cause of androgenetic alopecia, a balding condition which affects most adults, especially men), there is a rather less well-known cause of hair loss, and this is due to scalp infection. The scalp is actually the breeding ground for the hair shaft, as it is dotted with tiny follicles which regulate the growth and shedding of strands in a cyclic pattern. The scalp is basically an extension of bodily skin, and as such, it is as easily susceptible to infection as any other part of the body.
Continue ReadingHave a Hair-Friendly Daily Diet
The fact of the matter is that hair loss affects everyone, although in differing intensities. While most people (especially men with a genetic predisposition to androgenetic alopecia) consider hair loss as an inevitable occurrence, the rest treat it as commonplace, and they thereby take it for granted. If you think that the few strands of hair which settle on the bottom of your bathroom sink are trivial compared to your otherwise voluminous hair, think again – these may be signs of an unhealthy dietary intake. Your diet can obviously affect your health, but there are some foods which do contribute to healthier hair, and taking them in necessary amounts ensures that you keep your full head of hair for years to come.
Continue ReadingWell-Worn Hair Loss Myths Debunked
Not to disillusion you, but if you are one of those who believe that your hair would grow faster if you brush it with a hundred strokes a day, then you’ve been taken into one of the many hair care myths which are unfortunately unfounded. Actually, brushing your hair in such a manner would achieve the opposite effect – it leads to split ends on the strands, as well as to easy strand breakage. Also, combing your hair is preferred to brushing it. You may be doing your hair a disservice by believing in the myths; the following are some of the most popular, and also the most unsubstantiated ‘facts’ concerning hair care and hair loss.
Continue ReadingScalp Infections and Hair Loss
Infections damage the skin and everything which depends on its healthy development, and as such, infections are also a formidable cause of hair loss. Scalp infections interfere with the normal functions of the follicles, damaging them with disease and bacterial outbreaks. The strands which eventually sprout up from diseased or infected follicles are weak, thereby causing easy breakage or fallout. Fortunately, such conditions are easily treatable with medication and hygiene, so prevention and detection is as important as treatment.
Continue ReadingTrichotillomania and Hair Loss
While most people blame their genes or their hormones for hair loss, there is an unfamiliar condition which also causes hair thinning and baldness, and the reason for it is related more to the inflicted person’s psyche than anything else. You may have encountered this condition before as a child, or you may be suffering this now to a certain extent without even being aware of it. While the notion that hair pulling causes baldness seems to be far fetched, the truth is that more people suffer from it more than you think.
Continue ReadingA Hair Loss Condition With an Unusual Cause
Hair loss is a normal experience which occurs to everyone, due to the fact that the hair follicles follow a regular growth cycle which takes on an interval of a few years. There are basically four phases of the cycle, and some follicles are at a certain phase at any given time. The fourth cycle, the resting phase, is the one responsible for hair shedding. So if you see a few strands of hair on your brush with every stroke, or if you are worried if the small clumps of hair in the shower drains are a sign of problematic hair loss, don’t fret – it’ll be replaced by new strands in due time.
Continue ReadingVitamins For Healthier Hair Growth
While it is well-known that vitamins play a key role in your body’s well-being, the fact that they also bring a host of benefits to your scalp follicles seems less common knowledge. Hair loss can be the result of an improper or insufficient nutrition, and fortunately, these causes are easily remedied: just make sure you have the following nutrients in abundant amounts on your daily diet.
Continue ReadingGenetic Predisposition And Hair Thinning
If you’re wondering why you’re beginning to lose your full head of hair at such a young age, the answer may lie in your genes. Thinning hair is more a result of your genetic makeup than any other reasons, including such wild presumptions as wearing hats too much, excessive washing, and other misguided myths. Hair thinning is usually a result of alopecia, a condition which is basically genetic in nature, and is clinically-known as Androgenetic Alopecia.
Continue ReadingHair Loss Conditions In Children
It is common knowledge that most adults may obtain a certain degree of hair loss at any point in their lives; the reality is that everyone is susceptible to various conditions which may result in temporary or permanent hair loss, including children. Records show that at least three percent of all visitations to a pediatric ward are associated with children’s hair loss, so the condition is undoubtedly an issue to be reckoned with. Children’s hair loss is caused by at least four conditions, and fortunately, all of these are very treatable.
Continue ReadingYour Diet May Be the Cause of Your Hair Loss
Although genetic and hormonal conditions are usually the first to bear the blame with hair loss, another factor is also responsible for rapid hair loss, although this involves an area where most people are quite particular with – the daily diet. Nutrition (or a lack of it) has been known to cause numerous health conditions, so it is no surprise that your hair follicles are susceptible to nutrient deficiencies as well. Anemia is one particular condition which can make someone susceptible to hair loss. Women are especially at risk if they suffer anemia during their menstrual cycle.
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